Yet almost as fast as Larkin has been known to perform on the floor, the time for him to make his first appearance as a Mav during the regular season is quickly approaching. That is what he is shooting for, and his first step toward fulfilling his goal to play pro ball (like his father, Barry Larkin, of MLB) began by undergoing drills and scrimmages.

Veteran point guard Dirk Nowitzki declared in the Geico Quote of the Game on Opening Night that he digs the Mavs mix. This includes newbies such as Larkin, who still has so much to offer to Dallas.

From fresh-to-the-league Larkin to the oldest pro baller on the team Vince Carter (in both age and NBA experience), all of the Mavericks on this year’s roster have something valuable to provide both on the hardwood and beyond the sidelines.

Of course, their value is much higher when they are healthy and able to play, so we wish Larkin the best on getting game-ready as he progresses through practices and finally gets to suit up in his Mavs uniform.